Step by step method to comple the LEED EBOM credit compliance to Location and Transport Credit
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a widely recognized green building certification program that assesses the sustainability performance of buildings. One of the important credit categories for LEED certification is Location and Transportation. This credit category encourages projects to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation, promote alternative transportation options, and improve access to public transportation. In this blog article, we will discuss the step-by-step method to complete the Location and Transportation credit compliance of LEED EBOM (Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance) related to transportation performance score.
Step 1. Conduct a transportation survey The first step is to conduct a transportation survey for the building’s occupants. The survey should be administered using the system and can be conducted at any time during the year, but once per season is encouraged. The survey should include questions about the transportation methods used by the occupants, such as walking, biking, carpooling, using public transportation, etc. If the daily average number of visitors is greater than the number of building occupants, it is recommended to include visitors in the survey.
Step 2. Achieve required response rate from the survey The LEED rating system specifies the required response rate for the transportation survey, which varies depending on the size of the building and the number of occupants. The survey must be completed by a minimum percentage of building occupants to achieve credit compliance. If the response rate is not achieved, the project will not be eligible for credit.
Step 3. Determine transportation performance score Once the transportation survey is completed and the required response rate is achieved, the transportation performance score will be generated for the project. The score is calculated based on the average greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) associated with the occupants’ transportation methods. The transportation score should be a minimum of 40 out of 100 to achieve credit compliance.
Step 4. Prepare documentation for certification review To achieve credit compliance, the project team must prepare the required documentation for certification review. This documentation includes confirmation of the weighted occupancy and whether visitors were included in the survey, the completed transportation survey conducted through the platform, and the calculated transportation performance score.
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Conduct a transportation survey | Administer a transportation survey for the building’s occupants using the system. The survey should include questions about the transportation methods used by occupants, such as walking, biking, carpooling, using public transportation, etc. If visitors are present, it is recommended to include them in the survey. |
| Step 2 | Achieve required response rate from the survey | Review the LEED rating system to determine the required response rate for the transportation survey, which varies depending on the size of the building and the number of occupants. The survey must be completed by a minimum percentage of building occupants to achieve credit compliance. |
| Step 3 | Determine transportation performance score | Calculate the transportation performance score for the project based on the average greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) associated with the occupants’ transportation methods. The transportation score should be a minimum of 40 out of 100 to achieve credit compliance. |
| Step 4 | Prepare documentation for certification review | Prepare the required documentation for certification review, including confirmation of weighted occupancy and whether visitors were included in the survey, the completed transportation survey conducted through the platform, and the calculated transportation performance score. |
Achieving credit compliance for the Location and Transportation credit category of LEED EBOM certification requires completing the transportation survey, achieving the required response rate, determining the transportation performance score, and preparing the required documentation for certification review. By implementing strategies to improve the transportation performance score, the project team can demonstrate a commitment to reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation, promoting alternative transportation options, and improving access to public transportation.